i use a tongue cleaner, brush teeth, and floss- breath still smells. what do i do?

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I brush teeth twice a day, floss once a day, use a tongue cleaner twice a day, and even occasionally use mouth wash. i also drink water throughout the day. however, my breath still smells. it's not heavy, but as soon as i eat something (not even smelly foods, even just something like lettuce will do it) my breath smells. 

and even if i don't eat something after i brush my teeth, my breath gets stale very quickly.

what else can i do? i feel like i always have to be chewing gum when i talk to people. but i hate chewing gum cause it makes me thirsty and sometimes my jaw gets sore

OwlBear · Accepted Answer

Bad breath isn't an illness, it's a symptom.  If you can't figure out the cause, see a doctor, as there are many things which can cause bad breath.

Anonymous · Answer

Bad breath, halitosis, is caused by bacteria on the surface of the tongue and throat, not only dental infections. Dry mouth, nasal or sinus infections can also cause it as can the following:
    Acid and bile reflux from the stomach
    Kidney failure, various carcinomas, metabolic dysfunctions, and biochemical disorders.
    Foods - such as onions, garlic or cauliflower, which induce certain odours.
Do you smoke or eat  lots of meat or pastries? These can leave your breath smelling bad, though the effect of these doesn't last long.
The cure depends on the cause.
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Halitosis_or_bad_breath

Jane Z. · Answer

It's a problem going on somewhere deep in your GI system.  If you eat a lot of meat or junk food, and very little fresh fruits and veggies, that might be the problem.  You might have a lot of junk stuck in your colon, rotting, which can cause bad breath.

? · Answer

Floss

Bub · Answer

Go to the Dr to make sure you don't have a bowel issue or some sort of mouth disease.

Moe · Answer

if you dont eat in a while it causes bad breath as long as your eating while brushing your teeth it shouldnt stink

Anonymous · Answer

Use poroxcide goggle good at least twice swish round spit brush then follow with mouth wash it should work

sweety d · Answer

you may have some throat infection,check out with ur doc

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i use a tongue cleaner, brush teeth, and floss- breath still smells. what do i do?

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